Qualitative Research into Ongoing Civil Disorders: Some Problems and Considerations
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Date
1971-02
Authors
Ponting, J. Rick
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Disaster Research Center
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This paper examines some concerns and problems of qualitative analysis as they emerge in the ongoing civil disorder field situation, and suggests methodological techniques which may be employed in attempting to overcome then. The reader will note that a common concern throughout the paper is the problem of bias entering into field research at various stages.
Keywords
qualitative research, civil disorders, Chicago Riot, 1968, student riot